Featured Grants

Summary: The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, non-affiliated EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA) for critically neede...

Award Description:

Approximately $310,500,000 is available to fund up to 2500 awards. Awards will last for 12 months. Maximum award amounts vary based upon population of the jurisdiction served by the recipient.

Jurisdiction of less than 100,000 residents - Maximum award of $1,000,000

The objective of FP&S Program is to fund programs of fire prevention and education, fire code enforcement, fire and arson investigation, and firefighter safety and health programming and prevention efforts. In FY 2017, FP&S offers grants to support activities in two categories:

Award Description:

Up to $34,500,000 is available in total funding. 100 awards are expected to be made. Individual awards may not exceed $1,500,000. Projects under FP&S may last up to 12 months. Projects under R&D may last 12, 24, or 36 months. The projected project start date for all activities should b...

Summary: The SAFER Grant Program provides funding directly to fire departments and national, state, local, or tribal organizations representing the interests of volunteer firefighters to assist them in increasing the number of firefighters to help fire departments meet industry minimum standards and attain ...

Award Description:Up to $345,000,000 is available in total funding. 300 awards are expected to be made.

Hiring of Firefighters - Projects will last up to 24 months. The amount of federal funding provided for hiring a firefighter in any fiscal year may not exceed: